San Diego Fighting Arts Academy
Striking - Trapping - Grappling - Weapons
What We Teach
We have traveled the globe and trained with the world’s elite teachers so we can bring you the best in all elements of martial arts.
For the striking element, the simplicity of San Shou kickboxing coupled with the sophistication of Praying Mantis Kung Fu has proven to develop effective striking ability in a short amount of time while progressing towards complex trapping skills.
For the grappling element, we teach shuai-chiao for immediate throwing ability, and taiji to double the result with only half the throwing effort.
Training Methods
After diligent research and development, we have formulated the most effective means of transmitting the fighting arts in a straightforward, safe, and progressive manner.
Athletic Development
Athletic Development focuses on the athletic attributes of the martial arts technique. By breaking down complex techniques into simple isolated movements, you can learn the technique while developing speed, power, agility, reflex, and quickness. Athletic Development includes traditional forms training, resistance training, and sports performance enhancement.
Technique P.R.I.M.E.R. (Principle Result Indicators Mechanical Efficiency Reflex)
We thoroughly teach you the techniques by exploring the:
- Principles that make the technique work
- Results you get when you execute the techniques
- Indicators to tell you when to apply the techniques
- Mechanical efficiency for optimal power and energy conservation
- Reflex training so the techniques become natural and instinctive
Micro-fight Simulations
There’s no better introduction to the realism of the techniques than to go through our simulated fight progressions. This phase of training allows you to progress from simple to complex challenges that you will face when attempting to apply what you’ve learned. Your training partner will first behave passively so you can acquire the timing and momentum of the technique. Next, your partner will be resistive, enhancing the efficacy of your body mechanics. Lastly, your partner will respond combatively so you can identify and rectify the potential dangers in the execution of your technique.
Intuitive Reflex Development (I.R.D.)
IRD training is an opportunity to explore your skills in a safe and dynamic environment. In IRD training, you are presented with random indicators to assess the intuitive nature of your responses. Any hesitation in technique selection identifies the need for isolated corrective training drills that are designed to develop your responses so that it becomes natural and instinctive.
Mind and Body Resilience Development
Violence and hostility can be stressful on both the mind and body. At SDFighting Arts, we understand that people have unique levels of anxiety and sensitivity to contact. Each student works at their own comfort level. As a martial artist, you will learn to be indifferent to the perception of injury and assess the situation objectively. Throughout your training, physical contact progressions reduce the intrusive perception of physicality and provide objective damage assessment skills. What this means is that you will be comfortable with contact and will learn to differentiate psychological discomfort from physical pain. If you stand before a single enemy, and you oppose yourself, you’re already outnumbered. With our training, you will learn to stay cool under pressure.
Our Goals
We are not the fastest nor the strongest species on Earth. We are on top of the food of the food chain because of our intelligence. Our goal is to provide you with the education and training you need to fight effectively and intelligiently. We take the guess work out of training to get you immediate results while getting in shape and having fun.
Want to get fit while effectively learning martial arts? Then get started with our $99 introductory course of 5 personal training sessions PLUS 4 weeks of group classes. Not only will you get personal attention, you’ll also have unlimited access to all of our martial arts and fitness classes! Need more information? You can reach us anytime by calling (619) 917 – 9017.
Immortal Fitness Martial Arts
Adding years to your life through fitness and martial arts training.

